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Romans 1:16
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
What it means
Paul refuses to be embarrassed by the message of a crucified Savior, because it is the very power of God to rescue everyone who believes. The gospel is not a weak wish or a nice idea; it changes lives, breaks chains, and brings dead hearts back to life. It is offered to all, near and far, without partiality. When you feel small or afraid to speak of Jesus, remember the gospel carries its own strength. Christ saves through it, and He is worth standing for.
Romans 1:16 at a glance
| Reference | Romans 1:16 |
|---|---|
| Book | Romans |
| Chapter to read it in | Romans 1 |
| Topic | boldness |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- Mark 8:38
- 2 Timothy 1:8
- 1 Peter 4:16
- 2 Timothy 1:12
- Psalms 40:9-10
- Luke 9:26
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5-6
- 2 Corinthians 4:4
- 1 Corinthians 1:18-24
- Romans 10:17
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Romans 1:16?
It is in Romans, in Romans 1. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Romans 1:16?
Readers most often set it beside Mark 8:38, 2 Timothy 1:8, 1 Peter 4:16, 2 Timothy 1:12. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Romans 1:16?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see Romans 1:16 and you know every person there by name. We bring you Romans 1:16, boldness. Make us people who love one another there. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read all of Romans 1 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Romans 1:16 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
